The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic
- Author Breanne Randall
- Narrator Laura Horowitz
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 24 October 2023
- Run Time 12 hours and 26 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Magic, spells and alchemy, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance: fantasy and paranormal.
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What to expect
For fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic is a debut novel that explores the shields we build around our hearts to retain our own magic.
Sadie Revelare has always believed that the curse of four heartbreaks that accompanies her magic would be worth the price. But when her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer with only weeks to live, and her first heartbreak, Jake McNealy, returns to town after a decade, her carefully structured life begins to unravel.
With the news of their grandmother’s impending death, Sadie’s estranged twin brother Seth returns to town, bringing with him deeply buried family secrets that threaten to tear Sadie’s world apart. Their grandmother has been the backbone of the family for generations, and with her death, Sadie isn’t sure she’ll have the strength to keep the family, and her magic, together.
As feelings for Jake begin to rekindle, and her grandmother growing sicker by the day, Sadie faces the last of her heartbreaks, and she has to decide: is love more important than magic?
Listeners who love the magic of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and the sense of community found in The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches will enjoy this warm, witchy novel.
Critics Review
“Laura Horowitz brings a charming narration to the small-town life of Sadie Revelare…Horowitz gives Sadie a gentle yet sorrowful delivery and smoothly shifts to the grandmother’s tough-as-old-boots tone and gravelly timbre…and providing distinct voices for the many characters.”
“Witchy charms and heartfelt, albeit reluctant romance…ripe with magic, family secrets, and a complex lead character.”
“Fans of magic, family, lost loves, and intrigue will enjoy this novel.”
“Explores the courage it takes to deal with grief and dare to love….It’s an intimate portrait of an understandably guarded heroine learning to let down her walls.”
“Is sure to cast a spell on its fortunate readers.”
“Readers will want to climb into this book and never leave!”
| Author | Breanne Randall |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Laura Horowitz |
| Duration | 12 hours and 26 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9798212414098 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Magic, spells and alchemy, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance: fantasy and paranormal |
| Availability | US |
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